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Google has updated Google Maps to include wheelchair accessible routes in transit, helping individuals with mobility problems get around. The routes are available for certain big cities and they’re based around public transit, which is typically easier to use for individuals with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

Navigation app Sygic has announced at MWC 2018 that its Driving Assistant feature for Ford vehicles is now available. The Driving Assistant feature is voice-controlled, interactive co-driver feature that lets drivers ask for nearby rest stops, restaurants, hotels, and traffic jams along their route. The voice control means the drivers can keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the … Continue reading

Mercedes has taken the wraps off the 2019 A-Class, its newest compact car that borrows semi-autonomous driving tech from far more expensive models. Larger and more aggressive than its hatchback predecessor, the new A-Class aims to lure in Millennials with Alexa-like speech control technology, new engines, and more aggressive styling.

Hulu is launching a bunch of new features for Live TV subscribers today. All of these features are launching in beta – which means you’ll have to visit Hulu‘s beta site to take them for a spin – but we have a feeling that most Live TV subscribers will want to dive right into the beta when they hear what’s … Continue reading

As Los Angeles continues to burn, the LA Police Department has been forced to warn drivers not to trust their navigation apps, which may mistake roads where fires are raging for conveniently open routes. It’s proved to be another example of how the Internet of Things may be heavily interconnected, but it isn’t quite as smart as it really needs … Continue reading

Alfa Romeo isn’t a name you associate with SUVs, but the 2018 Stelvio would like to change that. Aggressively targeting the popular – and growing – premium SUV market, it takes a risk on the idea that, for all owners may make aspirational noises about broaching the outdoors, in reality they seldom road beyond asphalt. Accept that, and suddenly all … Continue reading